“Allow us to run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of religion. For the enjoyment set earlier than Him He endured the cross, scorning its disgrace, and sat down on the proper hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2
Experiencing hardship isn’t simple. In actual fact, it may be downright agonizing, exhausting, and miserable.
There have been moments in my life the place I’ve immediately sensed God’s superior presence with me throughout a troublesome circumstance. However there have been much more cases when it appeared as if God was nowhere to be discovered.
Whereas Jesus was within the backyard of Gethsemane awaiting His destiny, His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the bottom as He prayed. He knew that what He was about to endure was going to be excruciatingly troublesome (Luke 22:44). He didn’t even hesitate to ask God if He may very well be spared from the struggling.
Jesus felt totally alone. Even His associates had fallen asleep throughout probably the most essential second in his life.
Nobody enjoys going via trials, particularly feeling alone in them. However in these moments, God asks us to belief Him.
Not solely did Jesus ask if His cup of struggling may cross, however He prayed for energy and embraced the desire of His heavenly Father who gave Him the facility to endure. As Hebrews 12:2 says, He endured the cross for the enjoyment set earlier than Him.
Exhausting occasions will cross. However with persistence, prayer, and a coronary heart stuffed with hope and belief, we will reside via them, understanding God may give us a deep pleasure that can outlast any ache and sorrow.
Thank You, heavenly Father, for the present of Your Holy Spirit to consolation me throughout this troublesome time in my life. I ask for Your energy to empower me, and for hope to fill my coronary heart. Could I stroll via this example trusting You and believing that You’ve one thing good in retailer for me and people round me. I open my coronary heart to Your will and Your approach in my life. Amen.
By Brigitte Straub
Utilized by permission
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